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Semester-based Online Self-Study

Semester-based Online Self-Study (SOS) courses are offered by the School of Continuing Studies in partnership with IUPUC.

These courses benefit students who need to build flexibility into their schedule, stay on track for graduation, or get that "one extra course" for the coming semester. They are especially useful for students who have a full work schedule or other responsibilities that prevent them from coming to campus frequently.

In SOS courses students work independently to complete and submit course assignments online. An instructor will answer questions and provide feedback, but there are no class lectures or other formal instruction. Students must come to campus to complete mid-term and final exams for these courses. You need to be super organized and highly motivated to be successful in an SOS course.

Talk to your academic advisor to see if an SOS course is right for you then check out the semester offerings!